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The South Lake Tahoe City Council will look at the new Master Fee schedule during the March 14 meeting, something they do annually. The proposed fees and charges for 2015-16 show no change for users of the recreation center or campground, a $2 to $3 increase in daily golf course fees, a $5 to $15 increase in golf course passes.

The iconic Dr. Seuss would have been 112 years old today, and even though not still living, his birthday is celebrated with top hats, green eggs and ham and lots of reading out of his collection of books that has delighted generations.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Mass., and adopted the name Dr. Seuss when he was in college.

In honor of his birthday, students at Bijou Community School in South Lake Tahoe celebrated with stories, costumes and green eggs and ham.

The Knights Inn could be purchased by the City of South Lake Tahoe for $6 million should a grant be awarded them by the California Tahoe Conservancy. If that happens, the City would purchase, and then demolish, the motel located on Highway 50 near Ski Run Boulevard to make way for a new environmental and retail project.

There is grant money available through the CTC which the City will apply for. The funds come from the state's Proposition 1 Water Bond which was approved by voters in 2014 to authorize $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds for water projects.

Closed due to declining enrollment since June of 2004, Al Tahoe Elementary School could reopen if a $9 billion bond measure passes in California this November. There is now an increase in enrollment in grades K-5 in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, with an average grade size of 300, compared to an average of 274 students in grades 6-12. Its because of a growing lower grade population and a movement towards children starting school at the age of 3 that Al Tahoe would be used to house the younger students.

It's a snow day for all Lake Tahoe Unified schools today, Friday, January 15. This includes South Tahoe High, South Tahoe Middle School and Meyers, Tahoe Valley, Sierra House and Bijou Elementary schools.

Douglas County schools at the lake are on a one hour delay with buses stopping at main bus stops only.

The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area: ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.

Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook

ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.

People at Lake Tahoe are working together like never before to restore our environment, revitalize our economy, and improve our communities. We saw significant progress all around the lake this year. And our progress is sustainable with continued partnership and collaboration, so critical to tackle the many challenges and important decisions on our horizon.

SOS Outreach, a non-profit serving South Lake Tahoe youth, launched their winter mountain program at Heavenly Ski Resort this weekend. Vail Resorts and Heavenly donate instructors, gear and access to the mountain. For their first day on the mountain Saturday, SOS had 75 at risk and underserved youth for day one of a five day Learn to ski/snowboard Program.

SOS uses core values and positive adults while teaching youth to ski or snowboard.
Each day of activities staff and youth participate in has a focus, and this first day on the slopes was "courage".

The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.

The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:

Designer Tree Category

Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton

Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia

Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team

Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia

LTUSD Trees:

A man from Canyon Lake, Texas is sitting in a Carson City jail on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation after attacking his girlfriend at the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.

Find your inner turkey and run like there's an oven warming up for you! It's time once again for the South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot at Bijou Community Park on Saturday, November 21 at 10 a.m. There will be a 5k race as well as a Kid's Fun Run.

Thanksgiving themed costumes are optional, but it may be the only time all year dressing like a turkey is acceptable.

Prizes will be awarded for best race times.

Registration begins at 9am and races will begin at 10am. Save time and pre-register on line before the event on epictahoe.com.

"South Lake Tahoe, you should be proud of yourself."

Those words, said by South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Brian Williams, were echoed throughout the evening as the City of South Lake Tahoe celebrated its first 50 years with a golden anniversary gala Saturday night.

Almost 300 people were at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel to share memories of the past, review of the present, and a look towards the future of a city that was formed because many of the residents were tired of being represented by a government in Placerville.

The California Transportation Commission announced this week that it will award nearly $9 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding to help complete three major bike and pedestrian projects in the City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.

Members of the Lake Tahoe Bikeway Partnership applied for the grants. The partnership formed several years ago to secure funding for critical trail segments to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety and complete the Lake Tahoe Bikeway, a comprehensive multi-use trail network for the Lake Tahoe Region.

Join Live Violence Free and the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for "The Purple Paw Project" on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Bijou Park.

There is an effect of domestic violence on the family's pets, and this new project will use the free Saturday event to inform the public on what this is. Pets, as are children, are the innocent victims.

Join them at the Kiwanis gazebo at Bijou Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for food, music, a pet photo booth, raffle prizes and dog training.

Pet food donations will be accepted.

In light of the recent ambushes and assignations of police officers across the country, communities in the U.S. celebrated the third "National Thank a Police Officer Day" on September 19.

South Lake Tahoe local Daniella Flatau tried to encourage people to support law enforcement by organizing the local celebration of a day meant to show those sworn to protect the public that people support them, especially in a day and age where violence against the police is increasing daily.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe employees recently donated 558 school supply items to Bijou Community School. The property-wide donation drive was coordinated by the property's H.R. Manager, Didi Aspero. They collected items such as notebooks, binders, and pencils. They also donated $500.

More than 100 vehicles and floats will be in Saturday's parade that will be celebrating the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th anniversary. Along with the moving entries there will also be 500 people walking along the route.

In light of recent ambushes and assignations of police officers across the country, some South Lake Tahoe residents are organizing a local event on National Thank A Police Officer Day September 19.

Organizer Daniella Flatau is trying to create awareness in South Lake Tahoe by showing support for the police officers who protect and serve their community, and to help boost officer morale.

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The route of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, September 19 has changed direction so it will lead to Bijou Park for the grand opening of the Bijou Bike Park.

So far there are 85 entries in the parade along with over 300 walkers joining in the festivities. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the 'Y' and will proceed East on Highway 50, turn right onto Al Tahoe Blvd. and end at Bijou Community Park where the city will officially open and dedicate the Bijou Bike Park with a “Party at the Park.”

The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) and its partners continue their lunchtime forum for learning and sharing ideas that strengthen our Tahoe communities. Topics will focus on transportation, environmental, and economic ideas that are pertinent to issues we face today at Lake Tahoe.

Wednesday, September 16th - Me and My Bike – Fun and Safe Ways for Kids to Get on their Bikes in South Lake Tahoe
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
***Location: Pavilion at Bijou Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA (off of Al Tahoe Blvd)

City Manager Nancy Kerry and Mark Carlson, the City's Administrative Services Director presented the 2015-16 Fiscal year budget to the South Lake Tahoe City Council during a workshop Tuesday.

"There is a lot we can be proud of," Kerry said.

The budget process has been ongoing since May, involving staff in making the decision on where to cut back, and where to spend.

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics in South Lake Tahoe this fall. Seasonal influenza vaccine will be available in nasal mist and flu shot forms at the clinics.

The vendor pairings for the 6th Annual Sample the Sierra have been announced. Approximately 54 local restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, farmers and producers will participate in the one-day farm-to-fork festival on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

The pairings for this year’s Sample the Sierra are as follows:

· Beach Hut Deli with Loomis Basin Brewing Co.
· Bear Moon Bar & Grill with Auriga Wine Cellars
· Blue Angel Café with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
· Boathouse on the Pier with Andis Wines

Our transportation systems are entering a period of accelerated change unlike anything we've seen since the invention of the internal combustion engine more than a century ago. We are in the early stages of a sweeping transformation in how we travel that is driven by the ongoing convergence of transportation and information technologies.

Join the community as they support the Tahoe Arts Project on the beach for an evening of music and dancing.

Artists Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness and John Shipley will once again provide the night's entertainment on the shores of the lake behind the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa located at 930 Bal Bijou Road.

Watch the sunset over beautiful Lake Tahoe, listen to music with your family and friends while supporting arts in the community.

Bring food, beverages, blankets and low back chairs. There will be a raffle and bake sale too.

Suggested donation $10 per person.